John Picacio’s latest Loteria card art takes matters to heart

SAN ANTONIO — John Picacio‘s passion for his Loteria card art still burns bright. The proof: The local Hugo Award-winning artist recently unleashed “El Corazon,” his latest SF/F-spin on the classic Mexican game of chance.

FreakSugar revealed the new work, along with word from Picacio he’ll sell limited edition posters of “El Corazon” and his moon card “La Luna.” Look for them at his signings at the North American Science Fiction Convention in Detroit, San Diego’s Comic-Con International, Loncon 3 in London and Atlanta’s Dragon Con. The posters measure 11 x 18 inches and go for $10 each.

Take heart, local fans. Picacio will also sell the posters in his hometown at San Antonio’s own Alamo City Comic Con in September.

Just make sure you grab a poster in person. Picacio said on his blog he has no foreseeable plans to sell them online.